Africa by Toto for Drumline

Africa by Toto – Free Drumline Sheet Music PDF (Full Arrangement)

One of the most iconic songs of all time—now written for your battery.

This drumline arrangement of Africa by Toto is a full-length, performance-ready piece that closely follows the original recording.

It’s 32 bars of instantly recognizable grooves, rhythms, and melodic phrasing, adapted specifically for snare, tenor, and bass drums.

Originally arranged as a key moment in a competitive field show, this version works just as well in the stands—especially when you’ve got more than a few seconds to fire up the crowd.

Think halftime features, extended timeouts, or as a surprise show-closer your drumline can absolutely crush.

The tenors carry the lead melody with rhythmic accuracy and flair, while the snares anchor the groove with fast roll figures and intricate accent/tap combinations—especially in the chorus.

Basses round it out with a full-sounding foundation that drives the groove without overcomplicating it.

What makes it great:

• Full-length arrangement (32 bars) based on the original Toto track
• Stays true to the phrasing, structure, and feel of the real song
• Fun, playable adaptation with added rhythmic interest for battery players
• Works best in the stands (halftime, timeout) or as part of a show
• Perfect for drumlines that want to bring musicianship and crowd appeal together

What you’ll get (free):

• Printable PDF sheet music (full battery score only)
• Parts for Snare, Tenors (quads or quints), and 3+ Bass Drums
• Easy to follow, cleanly notated, and field-tested
• A great study piece for students learning to arrange music for drumline
• A perfect mix of nostalgia, challenge, and showmanship

This is an unofficial drumline arrangement inspired by the original recording of Africa by Toto. It is intended for educational and performance use only.

This is a full-length drumline arrangement of Africa by Toto, formatted as a Sibelius play-along video. It’s 100 bars of pure drumline joy:

• Tenors carry the melody with clarity and nuance
• Snares push the momentum with fast rolls and accent/tap figures
• Basses hold the groove and add punch without overcrowding the arrangement

Originally written as part of a marching field show, this piece is perfect for longer stand moments:

Halftime features, extended timeouts, or any time your battery wants to wow the crowd with something unexpected and instantly recognizable.

Whether you’re a band director looking for something fun and challenging, or a student arranger studying how to convert pop music for battery percussion, this one delivers on both musicality and crowd appeal.

Bonus: Percussion Ensemble Arrangement

Also check out this arrangement on Musescore for a percussion ensemble. That arrangement has the benefit of keyboards and tonal instruments, so it sounds more complete.

But for drumline-only groups, this arrangement is perfect!